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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,019.83, 4,524.61 and 1,460.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,019.83, 4,524.61 and 1,460.57 is: 2,188.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,019.83 : 4,524.61 = 1,460.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,019.83/4,524.61 = 1,460.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,019.83x = 4,524.61 × 1,460.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,019.83x = 6,608,487.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,608,487.00/3,019.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,188.37

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